Luxurious DIY Milk and Honey Bath Melts
These nourishing bath melts are a simple homemade recipe. Make these DIY milk and honey bath melts for gifting or for yourself, and enjoy the moisturizing skin benefits.
Homemade Milk and Honey Bath Melts
Create a luxurious bath experience at home with these milk and honey bath melts. Made with skin-nourishing ingredients like shea butter, sweet almond oil, honey powder, and powdered milk, these melts are designed to soften your skin and leave it feeling silky smooth.
Perfect for a self-care routine or as a thoughtful handmade gift, these bath melts are a treat for the senses.
Supplies Needed
- Silicone mold
- ⅓ cup shea butter
- ⅓ cup sweet almond oil
- ½ cup powdered milk, plus an additional ¼ cup for rolling
- ¼ cup honey powder
How to Make Milk and Honey Bath Melts
- Melt the Ingredients: Add the shea butter and sweet almond oil to a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup, and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir well to finish melting the shea butter. If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the powdered milk and honey powder and stir to combine.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon the mixture into the mold cavities. You will end up filling 10 of them.
- Solidify: Allow to air dry for 24 hours to solidify.
- Finish: Remove from the mold, then roll in powdered milk.
- Store: Store in an airtight container.
Pro Tips
- Heating: Avoid overheating the shea butter and sweet almond oil mixture. Overheating can degrade the quality of the ingredients.
- Mixing: Stir thoroughly to ensure that the powdered milk and honey powder are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Setting: Allow the bath melts to solidify completely to avoid them being too soft or crumbly.
What to Use Bath Melts For
- Moisturizing Soak: Drop a bath melt into warm bath water and let it dissolve, creating a moisturizing and soothing bath.
- Gift Giving: These bath melts make excellent homemade gifts for friends and family.
- Self-Care: Use these melts in your self-care routine for a luxurious and relaxing bath experience.
Storage
Store your milk and honey bath melts in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from absorbing moisture from the air. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Substitutions & Variations
- Oil Substitutes: You can substitute sweet almond oil with other carrier oils like coconut oil or jojoba oil.
- Fragrance Variations: Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to the mixture for a custom fragrance.
- Color Variations: Natural colorants, like mica powders, can be added to give your bath melts a beautiful hue.
FAQs
Q: How long do these bath melts last? A: When stored properly in an airtight container, these bath melts can last up to six months.
Q: Can I use different molds? A: Yes, you can use any silicone mold shape you like. Just ensure the molds are flexible for easy removal of the bath melts.
Q: Are these bath melts safe for sensitive skin? A: Yes, the ingredients used are generally safe for sensitive skin. However, if you have any allergies, please check the ingredients carefully and conduct a patch test before use.
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Milk and Honey Bath Melts
These nourishing bath melts are a simple homemade recipe. Make these diy milk and honey bath melts for gifting, or for yourself, and enjoy the moisturizing skin benefits. This simple bath diy takes just a few minutes to make.
Materials
- ⅓ cup shea butter
- ⅓ cup sweet almond oil
- ½ cup powdered milk, plus an additional ¼ cup for rolling
- ¼ cup honey powder
- Cylinder silicone mold
Instructions
- Add the shea butter and sweet almond oil to a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup, and heat on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir well to finish melting the shea butter. If needed, heat for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the powdered milk and honey powder and stir to combine.
- Spoon the mixture into the mold cavities. You will end up filling 10 of them.
- Allow to air dry for 24 hours to solidify.
- Remove from the mold, then roll in powdered milk.
- Store in an airtight container.